Ladakh Export Freight Subsidy
By Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Ladakh
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Quick Answer
60% of inland transport cost to the international port reimbursed, up to Rs. 5 lakh per year for five years, for registered Ladakh export units.
About this subsidy
Getting goods out of Ladakh to a port is expensive, so the Sustainable Industrial Policy Ladakh 2022-27 covers most of that leg. A unit exporting finished goods from Ladakh to a destination outside India can claim 60% of the transportation cost up to the international air or sea port within the country, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakh per year per unit, for a maximum of five years.
Both new and existing industrial units (irrespective of substantial expansion) qualify, but the incentive is admissible only to units registered as export units. A unit must choose between this Export Subsidy and the policy's Transport Subsidy (Incentive 6.3) — the two cannot be combined.
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries and Commerce of the Union Territory of Ladakh, also called the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh, is the government body that runs industrial policy for the territory. It is based in Leh and works through District Industries Centres. For…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
What You Get
Reimbursement of 60% of the transportation cost incurred in moving finished goods from Ladakh up to the international port (air or sea) within India, capped at Rs. 5 lakh per year per unit and available for a maximum period of five years. Only units registered as export units can claim, and the unit must choose between this and the policy's Transport Subsidy (Incentive 6.3).
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Register as export unit
The unit obtains registration as an export unit.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
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- 2
Line up your documents
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- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What part of the journey is covered?
Transportation from Ladakh up to the international port (air or sea) within India, for goods whose final destination is outside India.
Can I claim this alongside the Transport Subsidy?
No. A unit may avail only one of the two — the Transport Subsidy (Incentive 6.3) or this Export Subsidy.
Do I need to be a registered export unit?
Yes, the incentive is admissible only for units registered as export units.
How long can I keep claiming?
Up to Rs. 5 lakh per year per unit, for a maximum period of five years.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
